Description
Kelly Services is actively recruiting for a Lab Technician for a Long Term Contract opportunity in Dayton, OH.
Qualifications:
Associate degree in chemistry or other technical or scientific field, Bachelor degree preferred
• Experience in lab synthesis and polymer chemistry
• Experience setting up glassware for polymer and organic synthesis
• Experience working with glass reactors (tens of liters scale) in a pilot or lab facility
• Willing and able to work off-shift, night-shift, and rotating shifts
• Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment including respirator
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing (MS Word)
• Able to perform physical work consistent with corporate ergonomic guidelines. Can lift up to 55 lbs.
• A proven track record of having a strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
The following skill sets are preferred by the site:
• Experience with data analysis to identify problems and plan a path forward for resolution
• Experience with data interpretation from various analytical techniques
• Experience working in an ISO/AS9100 certified working environment
· High school education with lab experience, associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related technical or scientific field
· Experience in chemical synthesis in lab or chemical manufacturing environment.
· Able to perform physical work (e.g., lifting to 20kg.). and use drum carts to move upto180kg consistent with corporate ergonomic guidelines.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email.
· Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment including respirator, safety shoes, goggles, and gloves.
· Flexible to work 1st (8:00am-4:30pm) and 2nd (4:30pm-12:30am) shift when needed.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for, but not limited to:
• Support transfer and scale up of advanced materials • Primary support for synthesis of polymers • Maintaining the labs including cleaning of glassware, waste management, transfer of solvents from the plant to the labs, keeping track of raw material consumptions, and general housekeeping • Documentation of experiments and scale-up work • Safely working in R&D laboratories
· Perform polymer synthesis in 50L to 100L glass jacketed reactors.
· Supports quality investigations and other R&D/Production activities as assigned.
· Maintaining labs, including cleaning of glassware, waste management, transfer of solvents from the plant to the labs, keeping track of raw material consumptions, and general housekeeping.
· Documentation of experiments, production, and scale-up work
If you feel you have the knowledge and expertise, apply today to connect with a Kelly professional who will work to enrich your life.
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